Trump suggests Senate GOP leader must deliver or step aside
President Donald Trump escalated a stunning feud against his top Senate partner Thursday, suggesting Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might have to think about stepping aside if he doesn't deliver on the president's agenda of health care, taxes and infrastructure.
Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis calls protest at his Twin Cities home dangerous
Minnesota Rep. Jason Lewis is taking issue with protesters who showed up outside of his home.
North Korea outlines plan to launch missiles toward Guam
North Korea announced a detailed plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers, and dismissed President Trump's threats.
Ellison: 'An outrage' that Trump hasn't condemned mosque bombing
Democratic National Committee deputy chairman and Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison on Wednesday called it "an outrage" that President Donald Trump has not condemned the weekend bombing of a Minnesota mosque as a terrorist attack.
Wisconsin GOP senator suggests brain tumor affected McCain's vote
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has suggested fellow Republican Sen. John McCain's brain tumor and the after-midnight timing of the vote were factors in McCain's decisive vote against the GOP health care bill.
MSNBC surges as home for Trump opponents
For the first month since CNN's Larry King owned cable news in October 2001, the most popular personality in prime-time doesn't work for Fox News Channel. Rachel Maddow of MSNBC is the new champ.
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NYC mayor pushes for tax on the 1 percent to fund subway fix
The mayor of New York City wants to tax the wealthiest 1 percent to fund repairs and improvements to the beleaguered subway system.
Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of classified information
Attorney General Jeff Sessions pledged on Friday to rein in government leaks that he said undermine American security, taking an aggressive public stand after being called weak on the matter by President Donald Trump.
N.D. will demolish old governor's mansion after no one buys it
The North Dakota governor's mansion will meet the wrecking ball after no one offered to buy the building and move it to a new location.
No one turns out for (not so) special election in small Iowa town
Apparently it was a not-so-special election in the tiny town of McIntire, Iowa, where none of its 70 registered voters showed up to cast ballots.
Wells Fargo faces suits, angry lawmakers over car lending
The heat on Wells Fargo over its auto lending business has intensified, with customers filing at least three lawsuits, politicians calling for hearings and a bank regulator issuing a subpoena for records.
In shooting simulator, fairgoers aim from police perspective
When the gunman showed up at the hospital, Mike McDorman raised his handgun, took aim and shot the guy. He did the same when an impaired driver stepped out of a vehicle and aimed his way.
When he travels, Trump favors states that voted for him
President Donald Trump surveyed the crowd of thousands of Boy Scouts at their summit Monday and assessed, "There's a lot of love in this big, beautiful place. And a lot of love for our country." He singled out for affection West Virginia, a state that gave him his largest margin of victory in November.
Justices allow strict refugee ban but say grandparents OK
The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can strictly enforce its ban on refugees, but at the same time is leaving in place a weakened travel ban that includes grandparents among relatives who can help visitors from six mostly Muslim countries get into the U.S.
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Vermont's governor is also one of its top stock car racers
Gov. Phil Scott ducks into a trailer, trades his business suit for a racing jumpsuit, climbs into his modified Chevrolet and heads for Thunder Road.
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Rex Tillerson in focus as Exxon investigation intensifies
"Wayne Tracker" cannot be forced to testify under oath. He does not exist.
Baltimore homicide victim was police official's brother
T.J. Smith is the face of Baltimore police: He's the spokesman pleading with the public at news conferences to put down their guns, call in a tip or keep an eye on wily teenagers.
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N.J. Gov. Christie lounges with family on beach at park he shut to the public
Gov. Chris Christie spent part of Sunday lounging with his family on a beach at a state park he ordered closed to the public amid a government shutdown that showed little sign of ending.
Correction: Congress-Health Overhaul story
In a story June 30 about health care, The Associated Press incorrectly quoted what Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said at an event Friday night in Kentucky. He said, "It's not easy making America great again, is it?" and not, "It's not easy making American great again."
Clarification: Trump-Russia stories
In stories published April 6, June 2, June 26 and June 29, The Associated Press reported that all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies have agreed that Russia tried to influence the 2016 election to benefit Donald Trump. That assessment was based on information collected by three agencies — the FBI, CIA and National Security Agency — and published by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which represents all U.S. intelligence agencies. Not all 17 intelligence agencies were involved in reaching the assessment.
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